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Last year, President Trump delivered an unofficial State of the Union address to a chaotic and divided audience. Today, in a seemingly equally divided Congress, he will deliver the first official State of the Union of his second term, aiming to unify Americans and reassure hesitant voters.
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According to the Associated Press, many have grown skeptical of the President over the past year, with recent polls showing distrust in his leadership. And with critical midterms coming up in just a few months, President Trump is likely eager to reassure Americans that he and his administration are still capable of making America great again.
Here’s what you need to know about tonight’s address.
What Will Trump Say?
While the President’s agenda isn’t clear, experts expect a focus on domestic issues. Immigration and the economy were the pillars of the President’s bid for reelection, and they have remained relevant throughout his first year back in office. However, according to the latest Associated Press-NORC Center for Public Affairs Research survey, less than 40% of adults in the country support the President on these issues. With recent ICE controversies fresh in voters’ minds, President Trump will likely use this speech to highlight the wins his administration achieved in these areas in 2025.
At the very least, President Trump has confirmed he will address the economy. Speaking at the White House last week, he said, “Watch the State of the Union. We’re going to be talking about the economy. We inherited a mess.”
One particularly notable area of President Trump’s first year in office was faith. The President mentioned faith constantly throughout 2025, achieving several wins for religious liberty and believers both at home and around the world. Let’s pray he mentions these wins in his speech and remembers to give God the glory.
How Will Democrats React?
Last year’s unofficial State of the Union was interrupted by multiple Democrat-led protests. Some held signs, some wore different colors, some walked out mid-speech, and one leftist lawmakers shouted at and heckled the President, resulting in his removal from the House floor. This year, however, Democrats are taking a different approach.
According to The Hill, House Minority Leader Hakeem Jeffries is encouraging Democrats in Congress to protest the President discreetly. Speaking to reporters on Wednesday, he called on lawmakers to “either attend with silent defiance or to not attend and send a message to Donald Trump in that fashion, which will include participation in a variety of different alternate programming that is going to take place in and around the Capitol complex.”
Many Democrats have already vowed not to attend the State of the Union, and some have already promised to attend the “alternate programming” the Minority Leader mentioned. The Hill mentions two events, the “People’s State of the Union” and “The State of the Swamp,” that will take place at the same time as the State of the Union. At least ten congressional Democrats have indicated they will attend one of these events and skip the President’s speech.
Who Will Be Present?
According to CNN, President Trump will appear in the heart of the House chamber, surrounded by Vice President JD Vance, Speaker Mike Johnson, House Parliamentarian Jason Smith, and House Clerk Kevin McCumber. CNN also adds that “Cabinet members, Supreme Court justices, Joint Chiefs of Staff, former members of Congress and members of the diplomatic corps will be seated” directly in front of the President. Sitting lawmakers, however, are seated on a first-come, first-served basis.
A number of invited guests are slated to attend the speech as well, including independent journalist Nick Shirley, law enforcement officers, and the Americans who won the gold medal in ice hockey at this year’s Winter Olympics.
Where to Watch the State of the Union?
The President’s address is scheduled to begin tonight at 9 PM ET. You can watch it on your local news channel, or in the embedded YouTube player below:
President Trump is addressing the nation at a difficult and tumultuous time. Let’s pray that God gives him the words to speak, and let’s pray that his speech would unify Americans and bring hope.
Will you be watching the State of the Union? Share your prayers and scriptures below.
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VA governor Abigail response was amusing since it was really a campaign speech in disguise.
A governor who already is planning tax increases.
Who supports Sharia law.
I’m no expert on Sharia law.
If Sharia law allows killing family member for adultery or the like; does that mean they can’t be prosecuted for murder for religious reasons??
Righteousness exalts a nation. The USA has the BEST President ever!
Agreed!
Thank you, Abba Father, for your anointed, President Trump, who faithfully serves God and Country.
In Jesus’ Mighty Name; amen!
Heavenly Father, I pray that You will enable President Trump to speak words that are full of grace and honor You. I pray You will keep him from having a critical, disrespectful attitude, or being prideful. Please give him Your wisdom as to what to say. Let him grow into a true statesman, led by Your Holy Spirit. I pray for Your protection over the gathering. Please station Your holy angels all around the people and building and grounds. Please prevent disruptions or violence from breaking out. May your peace and presence be tangible, and please give our nation renewal, revival by Your Holy Spirit. in Jesus’ Mighty Name and by the power of His blood, I pray. Amen.
Yes, I will be listening prayerfully. I prayed for our President that he will talk with Heavenly Wisdom., for God’s Hedge of Protection over him…& Matt.5:16.
Also prayed for Unity in our country., realizing it’s a fight between darkness and light.
God Bless our President!
Yes I will be listening. President Trump is doing an excellent job. He inherited a real
mess and is doing everything he can to make America Great Again. My prayers are
with him.
A house divided cannot stand. I pray for President Trump who I believe is doing his level best. I pray for the democrats who, in their pride, are more interested in their power than the good of this nation and citizens. I pray that God will bring them to their knees in repentance.
Praying for unity for those who attend tonight’s Presidential Address. For those who do not attend, asking that they will pursue peace for our Nation. Romans 14:19
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Blessed is the nation whose God is the Lord, whose God is the LORD, the people He chose for His inheritance. Psalm 33:12
Then if My people who are called by My name will humble themselves and pray and seek My face and turn from their wicked ways, I will hear from heaven and will forgive their sins and restore their land. II Chronicles 7:14
Jesus help!
Yes, I am praying for President Trump , Please Heavenly Father give him courage to speak what you have guided him to speak to our nation and help us to become united to follow your directions of truth. You are the Spirit of Truth, Holy Father as we pray in the name of Jesus your Son.
Do not allow democrats to attend!!!
One way to watch is on the Roku device you may have. Go to Pluto TV and to News and Opinion for the Blaze TV channel. Glenn Beck will be live providing analysis and reaction.
Lord I pray you guard his words so that no one can complain about name calling. Lord I pray that He gives you the glory of accomplishments this past year. Lord I pray his heart is truly yours and that you continue to protect him, family and administration. In Jesus name we pray.
From the U.S. Territory of the Island of Guam, “Where America’s Day Begins!”
We pray for President Donald J. Trump as he delivers his State of the Union speech. I declare II Chronicles 7:14 “If My people who are called by My Name humble themselves, and pray and seek My Face and turn from their wicked ways, then I will hear from heaven and will forgive their sin and will heal their land.” In the Mighty Name of Jesus, we pray for the President’s anointing to speak forth what the Lord wants him to declare, and that we come against any distractions from the enemy.
Father God, We aks for forgiveness for our sins and the sins of our country. We pray that You would guide President Trump’s speech this evening. Speak through Him to the country and help bring an end to the division. We ask You to unstop the ears and let Truth sing out of his mouth and destroy the lies of the enemy. We pray for Your healing, for Your protection, for Your provision. We need you, Jesus. We ask You to turn the plans of the enemy back upon itself in confusion. We ask that the President would operate in supernatural wisdom concerning America and the nations. We ask that you would give courage to the body of Christ to speak truth and shine light into the culture. Let Your kingdom expand to every city and town in the country. We love You. To You be the glory. Amen.
May the wisdom of God guide Ttump’s words & actions
Oh, please! From Donald Trump? Everything is about him and him alone. He cares nothing for US.
Then why is he not taking a salary?
Jacquelyn – why are you on this IFA website? To deliberately upset people and to create division? And you consider those positive godly qualities?
I LOVE President Trump. God has put him in his position. I routinely pray for president Trump. And I am also grateful for IFA in educating others on current events from a Christian perspective.
Forgive us of our sins and heal our land. Make us again a nation united under God . Grants us mercy and peace.
Thank you Mr. President. God bless you and your family. I pray that you are delivered from evil as I pray we all are and you receive Divine instruction on your path forward. Honor the Lord in what you say and do and He will honor you! Love and peace in Jesus name I pray! Amen
I am 73. No one has ever contacted me for a survey. I have voted in every election without missing one, since I was allowed to register at age 21. Also, this group doing the survey is in Chicago. I don’t believe any of these surveys. I really feel they just throw numbers out there. If you’re on Facebook, everyone supports Trump 100%.
Sure, there are going to be Liberal Obstructionists who find themselves caught in the crossfire because THEY CHOOSE to be there and obstruct! It’s sad, but they’ve made themselves casualties of war. Trump and ICE simply should have doubled down and really should arrest them for obstructing operations. This would perhaps have kept these people alive and from wasting the time of the officers. Nonetheless, the deportations should have kept going on with clear messaging from the administration that they won’t be deterred!
Yes I will be watching and looking forward to it.
Heavenly Father,
Your Word tells us in Psalm 75:7 that “God is the judge: He puts down one and exalts another.” We acknowledge tonight that You are sovereign over every nation and every leader. Nothing happens outside of Your authority.
Lord, as President Trump prepares to speak, I pray according to James 1:5 that You would grant him wisdom from above — pure, peaceable, gentle, open to reason, full of mercy and good fruits.
Your Word instructs us in 1 Timothy 2:1–2 to pray for kings and all who are in authority, so that we may live peaceful and quiet lives in all godliness and dignity. So I ask:
Guard his heart and mind.
Let truth be spoken.
Restrain anything that would cause unnecessary division.
Surround him with wise counsel (Proverbs 11:14).
Father, where there is tension in our nation, bring calm. Where there is confusion, bring clarity. Where there is hostility, soften hearts. Let righteousness and justice be the foundation of leadership, as Psalm 89:14 declares.
Protect him and his family. Direct his decisions. Align his leadership with Your purposes, whether he knows it or not — because “The king’s heart is in the hand of the Lord” (Proverbs 21:1).
And Lord, guard my own heart from fear, anger, or pride. Help me to reflect Christ in how I speak about leaders and how I respond to political moments. Let my hope remain in You alone, not in any earthly government.
In Jesus’ name,
Amen.
This is a beautiful prayer, Shelby. Thank you.
yes very beautiful prayer Shelby
Shell
I posted already but I wanted to edit the sentence Jesus take the head off the serpent. Jesus take the head off the serpent that is operating in our Judicial system, our legislative body to oppose what the President is doing to save this country. It may seem harsh to some but we can not tip toe through the tulips on this one. I pray we all will see the urgency. Don’t be fooled by satan’s wicked devices. He too appears as an angel of light. Don’t be deceived. Lord help us as Children of God not be deceived by the wiles of the devil spoken through the broadcast of the news, and polls spoken by man.
I give God the glory for giving us Donald Trump and bringing him back to us as President. Why would anyone in their right mind be against ICE removing illegal aliens from our country who are violent criminals. If Donald Trump is not allowed to do what God has put on his heart to do for America we are history as a nation. We almost lost our sovereignty under the Biden Administration. We really don’t even know who was running our country, or who was using the auto pen. Have we so quickly forgotten what we went through under the 8 years of Obama and the 4 years of Biden mandates over Covid mRNA vaccines. Thanks be to God under Trumps’s administration through Robert Kennedy they stopped the poison from continuing and adding to flu shot. 82 per cent of the US has taken the Covid mRNA shot. The Biden administration allowed millions of
Of illegal aliens to enter our country. We do not know who is in our country. We have been invaded with the help of our own previous leadership. This increases our debt, and creates a security risk for every citizen in this country.. What he got handed to him is a mess. God knew he was the man who had the courage to take on those who would destroy our country. We have a way for people to come me here legally. That is showing the love of God. What happened to all those people who did it the right way. God is not the author of confusion , the devil is. In Minnesota. It was unfortunate those 2 people died but they put themselves there by whoever they were working for. One used a car, the other had a gun and had been violent earlier. Should the ice just stand there and be harmed or killed. Democrats bring in he chaos, they make a lot of noise, and the media and celebrities help them. Remember2020 George Floyd same play book. Obama removed 5 million and no one said a word. Tom Homan was appointed by him. Who would even quote the associated press. It is not to be trusted. With Trump we can move forward because God is working in and through him. But if the people Christians included keep rejecting him and being whimps when Joe Biden was killing us with the vaccine,and the dems robbing us
blind, and was definitely giving our sovereignty to the WHO,, then we fight against God not Trump. Trump may forget to give glory to emberGod tonight. Don’t condemn him.Just hear his heart. Years ago when I was struggling with him running for President in my prayer the Lord spoke to my spirit and he said He searched all over. He said Trump was not a perfect man but he had a pure love for America. He heard our prays and gave us Trump. Don’t be fooled by the lies, and noise of the left and some on the right. He is our Ester, our Cyrus,our Jehu. His time is getting short. Pray that we as Christians stop rejecting what God has accepted. The only President I know who n all my years that defended the rights and protections of Christian’s in America in the world. The only President that I know that a Tallis doing something. Pray that are tainted Justice social system will be dealt with by God. Pray that Jesus will continue to take the head off the, dismantle the defenses where the people hide their pac, Lincoln Projedt shut them down,organizations, ideologies,Judhes,politicians Globalist,World Economic, ripple their ability to work as one United in their evil. Confuse their language, and ability to communicate with one another. If we reject what God has chosen, we are rejecting his plan for our deliverance. As a nation. In Jesus name. May the scales fall from the people’s eyes and let their ears be open to what President Trump will say to them tonight. Angels camp around the room where Presidents Trump will. Let peace envelop that place and let their ears supernatural take over. And if President Trump forgets to give you glory
Tonight you know his heart he said yes to this assignment. So we give you glory for give my him to us.
Yes. Absolutely. My wife and I are going to watch his address. We pray for him and that the President’s speech will bring our nation together.
We are praying for President Trump.
I pray pres. trump highlights his accomplishments as they relate to his voters. and I ask God to forgive the leftists who refuse to respect the choice of the voters with their child-like behavior. may God prevail in the SOTU address tonight, in Jesus name. Amen.
I am praying Jeremiah 9:23-24 for President Trump as he delivers the State of the Union message tonight.
“This is what the LORD says: Let not the wise man boast of his wisdom or the strong man boast of his strength or the rich man boast of his riches, but let him who boasts boast about this: that he understands and knows me, that I am the LORD, who exercises kindness, justice and righteousness on earth, for in these I delight, declares the LORD..
I thank you LORD , for placing this man in office, for giving him eyes to see your salvation, and allowing the United States to be strong and bless the nations of the world! Amen
YES and AMEN to this prayer….I also pray that Pres. Trump would Glorify God and NOT Himself. It is far better for others to pat one on the back, and best of all for God to honor a man, rather than break one’s own arm patting themselves on the back. This turns so many people off; even those of us who voted for Pres. Trump and believe he is called of God to this place in this time of history. Please LORD, continue to do a Mighty Work in Pres. Trump in his own walk with YOU. Help him to hear YOU and follow YOUR leading and not the world’s philosophies. May he walk in humility and the fruit of the Spirit that shuts the mouths of many who oppose him. He often makes matters worse than they need to be. Yet God can use a donkey to Glorify His Name and bring His purposes to fruition. I THANK YOU, LORD that YOU put YOUR HAND upon Pres. Trump for this State of the Union speech, and do not allow him to deviate from what YOU want him to speak and the way you want him to speak. We pray for YOUR anointing upon Pres. Trump to bring calm and unity to the nation of America, and may it be a Holy Spirit impact upon the entire world. Father, we need YOUR HOLY SPIRIT moving on this nation for the Glory of JESUS. We need YOUR HOLY Spirit moving over this entire earth. YOUR Kingdom Come, YOUR will be done in America and on earth as it is in Heaven. Our eyes are on YOU. Thank YOU, LORD JESUS YESHUA. Thank YOU also for YOUR full protection over Pres. Trump, and that this would be a respectful meeting tonight, with order and self-control by the POWER of the Holy Spirit. In JESUS’ NAME. AMEN.
I agree completely with your comments. I pray that President Trump gives all the glory to God and not boast on what he (Trump) has done. I think President Trump has the opportunity to right the ship tonight. He just needs to say what he hopes to do and not ramble on about what he inherited and how bad the last administration did. JUST BE HUMBLE and tell us what you want to accomplish over the next few months. May God bless President Trump and the USA.
Father GOD, praying for President Trump to share Your wisdom and truth with humility. Help him to not dwell on the past administration but to uphold Faith, Family and Freedom. May President Trump’s words silence the enemy and may their response reveal their deceptions. Praying for Your Peace, strength and protection to be with him and all in attendance. May it be said of America “Blessed is the Nation whose God is the LORD.” Psalm 33: 12. In JESUS’ Glorious, Victorious Name. Amen.
Yes I do plan to watch the State of the Union speech tonight. I pray for President Trump to accurately and truthfully present the true accomplishments that God has allowed him to achieve. President Trump can be a shameless self-promoter. This is not necessary, and only gives the Dems something to attack him on. Please give Mr. Trump the humility, guidance, and wisdom that is necessary to accurately portray the true state of the union. Thank You Jesus.
Praying Psalm31 over our President. Especially verse 18 that the lying lips of his enemies be silenced.🙏
Yes! Praying in agreement, Joyce, in Jesus’ Mighty Name, amen!
My husband and I pray specifically each evening, and any time we feel led, for President Trump, his cabinet and our Nation. Believing for God to continue giving them wisdom and direction.
My husband & I do, too. Always asking God to protect our great President
will be intercepting for the whole Globe With God all things are possible
I am sorry to have missed Trump’s state of the union speech!
Father God, We Americans are divided in strong emotions about our representatives but especially our President. I pray that YOU, Who aare the KING of kings and LORD of lords , show Your people what YOU want us to pray for our Leaders and give us YOUR attitude re each other when we discuss politics. Forbid the accusser of our Souls have having his say in our affairs. Thank YOU for giving us strong op
Also their 2 alternate inciteful propaganda programs first the Peoples State Of The Union is a lie they care only about keeping power and forcing their satanic agenda on We the People of God who they despise and hate. Second the State of the Swamp rings true since they are the members of congress who feed and protect the unelected evil people working in our government. Not all are evil but too many are and they have a demonic agenda for We the People of God and the entire world. God’s righteous judgement is coming may they repent and change their evil ways so to save their souls. I surrender to Jesus and trust in God. 🙏😇🙏❤️
We come together in prayer praying for our President, V.P house speaker Mike Johnson, cabinet members, all that will be there . May the words our President Trump speak be words that you give him to speak . Matt. 10-20 .Not I that speak but the spirit of the Lord that spieaks through him to speak . Hedge of protection over all .Isaiah 54:17 . Psalms 91 . Angels encamped around the capitol . Many are deceived to believe a lie that what they are believing is right. The enemy has them blinded to the truth. There is a way that seems right , but the end of it is death. Let the power of the Holy Spirit move upon them . Thank you, Father, Son, Holy Spirit for your love, forgiveness, grace, mercy, upon us and upon our nation . May it be a nation that honors You .
The demoncrats continue to march toward socialism where they will decide what rights you have and those rights will be determined by satan’s evil woke agenda. Let’s pray that they seek God and repent and change their ways the path they are choosing leads to hell. Let us also pray for God’s protection and guidance during these hate filled days that has taken over the demacratic party and the rinos. I surrender to Jesus and trust in God’s will. 🙏😇🙏❤️
Dear Father, please bless the President. May he be guided by Holy Spirit and only say was YOU want him to say. Give him favor, respect, dignity, integrity, and authority. And may he give you the honor that YOU are due. Please let your Kingdom come and YOUR will be done, in Jesus; name. AMEN!
Praying GOD (Good!) things for this evenings address! You and HIM have got this, President Trump!!
I will be watching, and praying for protection for all who gather. I have a bad feeling about tonight. Hatred and intolerance are at an all time high. With the bad players refusing to attend, the same people who have been inciting violence for years, first through the Black Lives Matter movement, and now against ICE, I fear some nutcase is going to act. I will be fasting all day today. If we lose the president, JD Vance, AND Mike Johnson, what will become of this nation?
Dear God I pray Today for President Trump..His Family and His team. I pray angelic protection to encamp roundabout Him..I pray a SUDDENLY IMPARTATION by the Power of the Holy Spirit to fill him with your words..In Jesus Name. 🙏🔥💜👑🇺🇸
Father of all that is good and right and just, protect President Trump. Throughout the day today, hover over him. Birth in him, download to his mind and heart, what You want said. And this evening, protect him from evil. Cause him to speak only the words You want said. Use this speech to bring unity, assurance to the American people, and a positive outlook for the future. Put a check in his spirit so that he refrains from using words that the media could use against him. Thank You for this President who understands that power comes from You. He declared it. Let him declare it again tonight. In Jesus’ Name. Amen.
Holy Sprit arise and be upon our President and the people of the United States today and especially tonight. Father God be glorified in every way as we rebuke all lies and attempts of Satan our enemy to deceive, distort, distract and destroy. Holy Spirit come and manifest Your Holy Presence and power to break down all strongholds and enemy attacks. Holy are You God and this nation belongs to YOU dispite our sin and mistakes we belong to YOU our holy and merciful loving Father God and Creator of all things. I pray Your divine purpose fulfills the USA to be fulfilled to the fullest measure.
I pray the ekklesia rise up to be all You created us to be and to pray for YOUR KINGDOM TO COME AND PERFECT WILL BE DONE ON EARTH AS IT IS IN HEAVEN.
I pray a holy conviction upon those who need conviction and courage and strength for those in fear. I pray for truth to shatter all lies and deceptions.
I pray divine protection over President Trump and all his family and his home.
We are at war ,Father God, we need YOU and ask You to release Your army angels Your warring angels to do what only they can do and need to do that You will be glorified tonight at the state of the Union address by President Trump.and in it all. May this be a time and moment we all see Satan and his minions fall and the glory of God be seen and experienced by all. It is time!!!
Holy are You and worthy are You.
Thank you Jesus for all you have done for us. What a wonderful savior and King . I pray we represent You well and bring glory to your name.
Heavenly Father, I thank and praise You for your protection over President Donald John Trump. Please keep him from all ungodly influences that will lead him to the paths of unrighteousness. Give the President your wisdom Father to make decisions for our nation that will bring about revival in our land as his heart is turned in humility towards You. I thank YOU Heavenly Father for Your Kingdom realized here on earth as it is in Heaven. In the Mighty Name of Jesus Christ Amen. Proverbs 25:5, ” Take away the wicked from before the king, and his throne will be established in righteousness.”
Dear Father in the name of Jesus lead President Trump in what you would have him to speak and bind the enemy away and loose Holy Spirit to touch all the opposition and bring peace!! Have your way in America, Jesus is Lord!!
Amen Diane!
I would like to add, may He bind the enemy, loose the Holy Spirit’s anointing upon President Trump and may the opposition feel His conviction upon their hearts, in Jesus’ name. Amen 🙏🏻
Pray for us in our time of need. To out Blessed Mothet. Mary hear us.
May President Trump seek God in every area of this speech tonight. May his Words flow from the very heart of God and may the listeners receive it with joy and understanding.
May “we the people” pray before, during and after this. And may hearts and minds be awakened. May evil be revealed, removed and replaced.
But most of all may God receive ALL the Glory.